Ep. 277 Sharing Our Stuff (A REUNION EPISODE!)

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Buckle up, Awesomes! This week, we are bringing you the most super-sized episode of Sorta Awesome EVER! We got the band back together for this very special reunion episode featuring former Sorta Awesome co-host Laura Tremaine! Laura's new book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. releases on February 2nd, and she's back on Sorta Awesome to get Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah to discuss some of the questions she poses to readers in her book, and the answers are touching, surprising, silly, and deeply honest. Plus four times the Awesome in Awesome of the Week!

AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Patreon. The newest episode in the series is called "Covid Confessions," and in it, you'll hear Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura share their most heartfelt confessions of how the Covid pandemic has impacted their private lives. This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune

Rebekah’s AotW: Chocolate Cherry Cake with Fudge Glaze

Kelly’s AotW: Box One Presented By Neil Patrick Harris Game (affiliate link)

Laura’s AotW: CBD Body Butter

Share Your Stuff: I’ll Go First. (Find it in Sorta Awesome’s Bookshop store celebrating local bookstores!)

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!

Preorder Laura’s book Share Your Stuff, I’ll Go First, which comes out February 2nd! You can learn more about Laura’s book here or by visiting her website here. You can find her on Instagram @laura.tremaine and be sure to listen to her show 10 Things To Tell You!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 276 The biggest trends of 2021 EXPLAINED

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Looking for something to look forward to in 2021? You don’t want to miss this conversation Meg and Rebekah have exploring all the big trends for the year ahead as predicted by Pinterest! From candy charcuterie boards to Japandi home decor, fantasy travel to athflow, they cover it all! Plus a the coziest of blankets and a dreamy skin treatment in Awesome of the Week!

SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out!

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First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream

Rebekah’s AotW: UnHide Lil’ Marshmallow Blanket

Get the Unhide blanket at a discount through FabFit Fun. Use promo code LASTCALL40 for 40% off the Winter Box. Good for new customers only and while supplies last: Sorta Awesome affiliate link for FabFitFun

Epic Charcuterie Boards

5 Face Yoga Exercises To Tighten, Tone, & Give You Glow

Japandi Pinterest boards: 1, 2, 3
Knife-painting (so satisfying!)

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

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Ep. 275 Your ideal morning routine: Myers-Briggs style!

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You know we love a good routine around here, and January is an awesome time to give some of your daily routines a refresh. Why not create a morning routine that is geared for the way your brain works - according to Myers Briggs? Join Meg and her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris to deep dive personality talk as they share what works best for each of the 16 types in the mornings and why!

SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’t miss out!

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Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:
Meg’s AotW: No7 Lift & Luminate Powder

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

You can find Emily on Instagram!

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Ep. 274 10 (more) little luxuries to get you through winter

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Brrrr! With the holidays behind us, winter looms ahead and many of us are still living quarantine life close to home. Need something to look forward to and some ideas on how to treat yourself well in the frosty days ahead? Meg and Kelly are here for you, Awesomes! Check out this conversation filled with ten little luxuries for the wintry days of 2021 - you'll hear about everything from keeping your toes toasty to a light to keep you happy and even something to get you excited to clean out that underwear drawer! Plus buying/selling good stuff and bingeable TV in Awesome of the Week!

SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’t miss out!

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SHOW NOTES:
Meg’s AotW: HBO series The Flight Attendant

Kelly’s AotW: buying/selling furniture on FB Marketplace

Parker Jotter Pen

Plush slippers

Reachargeable heated insoles

Lulu leggings (but cheaper)

Manzella Convertible Gloves

Caren Hand Treatment

Bravetart Cookbook

Candle/incense:

Nippon Kodo Kayuragi Incense Sticks - Aloeswood

Seda France Japanese Quince candle (dupe for this luxury candle)

Happylight

Bootaybag
Panty Drop

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!

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Ep. 273 A MUST-LISTEN to heal from 2020 for an awesome 2021!

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AWESOMES! Happy New Year!! We have got an INCREDIBLE conversation to help you start 2021 in the best possible way - by embracing healing from the hurts of last year so we can receive all the goodness the new year holds. You absolutely MUST listen to Meg's conversation with Jen Hoffman of HealthyMoving.com. Jen returns to Sorta Awesome to gently explain why we should be pursuing healing right now and how we can do that. Plus there is a LOT of journaling and book talk in Awesome of the Week!

SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’t miss out!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial

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Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Leuchtturm Journal

BookTok on TikTok

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

You can find Jen at HealthyMoving.com and on Facebook

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 271 The best books you might have missed in 2020!

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What is more awesome than diving into a GREAT book? Well, if you are anything like Meg, reading great books might be one of the things you lost track of in 2020. But no worries, we’ve got you covered in this GREAT books and reading conversation with Awesome Katie Proctor, mega-reader and recently published author of My Storied Year Tune in to hear Katie share fourteen (!!!) books that are sure to get you turning pages again in no time!

SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Bombas:  Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchase

True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome

Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today.

CrateJoy: Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/awesome

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Katie’s AotW: Beauty Counter All Bright C Serum

Meg’s AotW: A Holly Dolly Christmas
Buzz book category:

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab

The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare

Stuck in a slump:

The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane by Kate O’Shaughnessy

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Kline

Serious, literature reader:

The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

Delighted by nonfiction:

After the Last Border: Two Families and the Story of Refuge in America by Jessica Goudeau

Native by Kaitlin B. Curtice

Beach reader:

Beach Read by Emily Henry

The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

Expand-my-views:

Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebecca Taussig

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson

Reluctant reader:

When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson

Dread Nation and Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her book My Storied Year!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 270 Hallmark & chill: cozy movies for your holiday season!

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SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out!

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Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order

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Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Get Mary’s festive and free "Hooked on Holiday Movies" guide at http://marycarver.com/holidaymovie101

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

You can find Mary at her website and on Instagram!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 269 Why are kids SO WEIRD?!

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If you are looking for a laugh, there’s nothing quite so funny as thinking back on all the weird things you did as a kid! This week, Meg and Rebekah get nostalgic and laugh a LOT reminiscing about their own childhood weirdness like catching a school bus just to ride down the road and straight-up eating notebook paper. Then they share some funny, funny stories from the Awesomes! Plus something chocolatey and yummy plus highly flattering skinny jeans in Awesome of the Week!

SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

CrateJoy: Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/awesome

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LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.

Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping.

First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Democracy Women’s Ab Solution Jegging

Rebekah’s AotW: Heavenly Chocolate Butterscotch Chex Mix

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 268 Self Comfort vs. Self Care Remix

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If ever there was a moment to have a great understanding of how and why to take care of yourself, it's the wild ride that is 2020! This week, join Meg and Kelly as they talk about why you desperately need both self-care and self-comfort, and how to know you are getting a good balance of each. Plus a creative cat owner solution and an obsession-worthy Netflix binge in Awesome of the Week!

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Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome

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Function of Beauty: Hair care personalized for you at functionofbeauty.com/awesome

Cove: Migraine warriors, good news! Go to withcove.com/awesome for 50% off of your first month’s medication for migraine, and free two day shipping!

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Kelly's AotW: Kitty litter furniture

Meg’s AotW: The Queen's Gambit on Netflix

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Kelly on her Twitter , Instagram and on her new website!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!


Ep. 267 Do this (not that!), and YOU will be prepared!

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Awesomes, are you ready? Because we sure weren't! The year 2020 just keeps serving up the surprises, and in the past few weeks, Meg and her family found themselves in the dark - literally. Tune in to hear Meg and her husband Kyle share about the alarming way they discovered how unprepared for any kind of emergency they were, and how awesome it has been for them to discover what they need to do better next time!

SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase

PlushCare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial.

Bombas:  Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchase

BlendJet: For 12% off your cute new BlendJet, visit blendjet.com/awesome

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Ardbeg Uigeadail

Addidas Originals (Meg loves her Sleek style!)

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 266 Goosebumps, daytime chills, creepy stories and more!

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Fire up that campfire, friends! We've got a whole hour's worth of the creepiest, spookiest, real life goosebump-y stories to keep you entertained this ghostly season! Meg's sister Emily is back, and you wouldn't believe how many creepy stories they have from their childhoods, college years, and even now. (One of them lives in a maybe-haunted-house!) All of that plus hair happiness and a GREAT read in Awesome of the Week!

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Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order

Function of Beauty: Hair care personalized for you at functionofbeauty.com/awesome

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Conviction, Denise Mina
Not an Audible member? No worries! Sign up for Audible with our Sorta Awesome affiliate link!

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

You can find Emily on Instagram!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 265 The Enneagram Survival Guide for 2020

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We are closing in on the end of 2020, and maybe you feel like you are limping to the finish line. (We relate so much!) Thankfully, there is a way to acknowledge the hard stuff this year has brought AND look to all the ways you can care for yourself and continue to grow as a person, and the Enneagram will show you how! Join Meg and Kelly for this conversation about how each Enneagram type has been challenged this year as well as how each type can SURVIVE the times we find ourselves in. Plus Kelly has a FUN announcement and Meg takes you around the world from one simple screen in Awesome of the Week!

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FirstLeaf: Sign up for FirstLeaf wine club and get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 OR 12 bottles for $59.95!

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Kelly’s new website!

window-swap.com

The Enneagram Institute

The Road Back to You

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Kelly on her Twitter and Instagram!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 264 10 big things that we stopped doing

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You know that moment when you stop and realize "wow, I can't believe I haven't done that in a while"? Join Meg and Rebekah as they assess some of the most surprising revelations of what they are no longer buying, thinking, doing, and even the things they've stopped doing but really miss in their lives. Plus it's soup season and an escape to Paris in Awesome of the Week!

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LinkedIN: Find your next great hire at linkedin.com/awesome

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Function of Beauty: Hair care personalized for you at functionofbeauty.com/awesome

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Emily in Paris (Netflix)

Rebekah AotW: Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup

Rebekah's 10 Best Kid-Friendly Soup Recipes

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 263 Awesome Haul: Black-owned businesses

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Here at Sorta Awesome, we are so excited to introduce a brand new series: AWESOME HAUL! We believe that our shopping dollars can be a force for good in the world, and we are on a mission to introduce you to some incredible finds that are sure to bring some good stuff to your life! To kick off the series, Meg, Rebekah, and Kelly take you on a shopping trip discovering businesses owned by Black women. From cosmetics to home goods to books and more, they've got something for everyone in this episode! Plus a triple play of great stuff in Awesome of the Week!

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial.

True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome

PlushCare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial.

Sweaty Betty: Get 20% off your purchase at sweatybetty.com/AWESOME

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Girls’ Night In

Kelly’s AotW: SweeTango apples (Bonus: Chestnut Crabapples - perfect for kids' lunches)

Rebekah’s AotW: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Instagram

Rebekah’s Haul:

Isha Plants (Purchased: Raphidophora Tetrasperma)

Revive and Bloom ***COUPON CODE for Revive and Bloom: BLOOMWELL for 10% off***

Brain Lair Books (Purchased: One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London, Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory, and Beach Read by Emily Henry)

Virginia Rose Design Co (Purchased: Floral Dog Sticker) ***COUPON CODE for Virginia Rose Design: AWESOME10 for 10% off (no expiration)***

Kelly’s Haul:

Nicole Marie Paperie (Purchased: A mixed box set of cards, available on Etsy)

Aquarian Thoughts (Purchased: Hammered Hoop Earrings in Silver Rose Gold, available on Etsy)

Love Notes Fragrances (Purchased: Love Note No. 8 Two Wick Large Tin Candle)

Meg’s Haul:

The Lip Bar (shades Cocoa Cooler and Cosmo)

Bailee's Nailbox

Whiskey Sweet Candle

Plant Mat

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Kelly on her Twitter and Instagram!

Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 262 The AWESOME List for Fall 2020!

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Awesomes! IT IS TIME! October is here, and that means we've got your list of ten awesome things for Fall 2020! This is always one of our very favorite episodes of the whole entire year, and this year is no different. Meg and Kelly share ten things to keep you cozy, comfy, well-fed, well-read, and in good spirits in the weeks ahead! All of that plus delicious dinner for the whole family and a fascinating peek at life in NYC in Awesome of the Week!

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Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome

ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase

Legacybox.: Go to legacybox.com/awesome for 40% off your first order

Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

SHOW NOTES:

Kelly’s AotW: Chicken Zucchini Meatballs; Chicken Zucchini Meatball Subs

Meg AotW: Nyasia C on YouTube

Kelly’s list:
Weighted blanket: Kelly’s Costco blanket. (This is a similar one with high reviews on Amazon.)

Banana clips are back: Here’s a great set from Amazon.

Silence or meditation: Headspace app or Hallow app

Nail color instead of lip color: Essie Heart of the Jungle; Opi neutral nail polish; Revlon copper penny

Apple peanut butter cookies

Meg’s list:

Haus of Gloi pumpkin butter

Mr. Heater Buddy Heater

Silky Toes Chelsea rainboots

Jack Black Intense Lip Balm SPF 25; NOONI Applebutter Lip Mask

 Elizabeth Penny column about cozy mysteries; The Bakeshop Series

You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Find Kelly on her Twitter and Instagram!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ep. 261 The secret things we learned from books with Alli Hoff Kosik

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When will I get my first period? How do bras work? Am I ready to have sex? These questions and more filled the minds of our teenage selves, but we weren't sure where to find the answers. Before the internet existed, many of us turned to books. This week, Meg is joined by the creator and host of the SSR podcast Alli Hoff Kosik to talk about all the secret and important and life-changing things we learned from young adult literature, and Alli fills us in on how YA books have changed since we were teens. All of that plus a great read for right now and music for these last sunny days of late summer in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Self-Care: A Novel, Leigh Stein
In the Summer Twilight playlist, Chelle on Spotify

Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret, Judy Blume
List of Judy Blume books
Babysitters Club

The Hate U Give, Angie Thomas

Frankly in Love, David Yoon

We Are Okay, Nina LaCour

The Princess and the Fangirl, Ashley Poston

They Wish They Were Us, Jessica Goodman

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Ep. 260 Love your home with these 5 hacks from Myquillyn Smith

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We’re all spending more time at home these days - why not make it a lovely place to hang out? No worries if sprucing up your home space doesn’t come naturally to you. Meg’s got you covered! This week, she welcomes bestselling author and home decor blogger Myquillyn Smith to Sorta Awesome! Myquillyn has five hacks for you to create a home that is welcoming and warm - for yourself and for those you host at home!

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SHOW NOTES:

Welcome Home by Myquillyn Smith

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Ep. 259 Behind the scenes of work online

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Instagram influencers, YouTube creators, podcast personalities, bloggers of all kinds … they all share one vast work space - the ever-expanding universe of the internet! Meg and Rebekah have each been working online for over a decade, and today, they invite you to join them in a conversation about what that is really like. Inspired by the honest revelations of a popular YouTube star, they dig into the professional difficulties and personal challenges of working in the online space, and they reveal what some of the most AWESOME parts of this specific work are, too. PLUS, two great reads getting lots of buzz in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Rebekah’s AotW:  One To Watch by Kate Stayman-London

Meg’s AotW: They Wish They Were Us, Jessica Goodman

Safiya Nygaard on YouTube

Where Have We Been by Safiya Nygaard

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